The executive director in Robert & John Ltd, Femisola Awosika, says the way Lagos State Government have used technology to develop children is commendable.

He said this at the Lagos State Education Summit, 2022,  with the theme: ‘Creating a sustainable Fit-For-Purpose Education Model’.

Panellists at the second session comprised Soji Megbowon, STEM teacher and co-founder of Teenprenuer Hub; Lanre Abolaji Oguntoye, science educator at Greensprings School; Femisola Awosika, executive director in Robert & John Ltd.; Omowale David-Ashiru, managing director of New Globe Education Services; and Amabelle Nwakanma, director of Programme, at LEAP Africa.

Awosika hailed the government’s impressive policies following the 2019 adoption of EKOEXCEL, a transformational initiative for boosting learning and teaching using cutting-edge technology, in primary schools.

“Lagos State has wowed my organisation. The way they’ve embraced technology for child development deserves kudos. The way they’ve used technology to develop children in Lagos is commendable,” he said.

Also, head of NewGlobe, an e-learning solution provider, technical partner to EKOEXCEL in Lagos, EdoBEST (Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation) in Edo State and KwaraLEARN in Kwara State, among others, Mrs. Omowale David-Ashiru, stressed the importance of teaching and learning solutions.

Moreso, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured the people that his administration is committed to ensuring out of school children get back to school.

He said education is a part of society, and as every social institution, has witnessed changes over the years.

They discussed the topic: ‘Emerging Technologies in Education (Pre-tertiary education). Innocent Oaikhena, administrator at Corona Day Secondary School, moderated.